International Students

Tuition Payments for International Students

International students are required by law to financially support all expenses associated with studying in the United States.

What is an International Student?

You are classified as an international student if you hold citizenship in a country other than the United States and/or possess a temporary visa.

What is a Non-Resident Alien?

A non-resident alien is a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States, who is in the U.S. on a temporary basis and who does not have the right to remain in the U.S. indefinitely.

What is a Permanent Resident or Resident Alien?

A permanent resident or resident alien is not a citizen or national of the United States, but has been lawfully admitted for permanent residency. He or she has an alien registration receipt card. Permanent resident students are eligible for regular payment options.

International Student FAQs

What is the payment policy for international students?

International students are allowed to register for courses but must pay for them by the tuition due date. If tuition is not paid by the due date, international students are automatically dropped from their courses. Email reminders about the tuition due date are sent to international students as a courtesy.

When is my tuition payment due?

For students enrolled in accelerated terms (5 weeks or 8 weeks), tuition is due for the course(s) on the first day of the term for the registered course(s).

For students enrolled in a traditional, semester-based term, tuition is due August 1 for the fall term and January 1 for the spring term.

Are there late fees?

No, international students are not charged a late fee; you will be dropped from your course(s) if your tuition payment is not completed on or before the due date.

How do I change my international student status and prove my citizenship?

Please contact Lisa Hertel at 303.458.4366 or lhertel@regis.edu for information and documents needed to change your international status.

Can I receive my I-20 before I am accepted into Regis?

Admissions is required to have all documents in before your I-20 is issued. Your I-20 will be created after your admissions file is complete.

How do I register for courses?

You can register for courses online through WebAdvisor or you can contact your advisor for registration assistance.

Am I eligible for any financial aid?

Financial aid is awarded after you complete the FASFA application at www.studentloans.gov. A social security number is needed to complete the FASFA. If you have any questions concerning the FASFA or financial aid, contact Student Services at 303.458.4126.

How will Regis communicate with me?

Most official Regis University communications will be sent to your RegisNet (regis.edu) email. We encourage you to check this email account frequently for due date reminders and other important information.